Unable to activate my iMessage
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If you can not activate iMessage on your iPhone, there are a few things to make sure of:
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- Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network.
- Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS.
- Make sure that your time zone is set correctly. In the Settings app, tap General. Then tap Date & Time.
If you're using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS.
If a prompt appears stating "Your network provider may charge for SMS messages used to activate iMessage and FaceTime", tap "Turn On" to allow possible SMS charges.
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Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime
- In the Settings app, tap Apps.
- Tap Messages, then turn off iMessage.
- Go to Settings, then tap Apps again.
- Tap FaceTime, then turn off FaceTime.
- Restart your iPhone.
- Turn iMessage and FaceTime back on.
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Try to activate your iMessage or FaceTime account online
- Go to apple.co/IMFT-mac.
- Under Enable Apple Account, tap Get Started.
- Sign into your Apple Account and follow the onscreen instructions. If you use a phone number with FaceTime and iMessage, make sure to enter that phone number.
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copied from: If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime on your iPhone - Apple Support
In case you are having this issue on another Apple device, have a look at the similar steps in this article: